The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-10

leave Washington street al Virginia avenue at
8 O'Clock, and the transportation for the minis
tiers and their friends will be gratis. Persons
intending To attend are requested to report at L.
A. Goodwins Office by o'clock A. II.
BERNHAMEE wEEPs on THE WITNESS STAND
In Squire Feblemaus court, W. F. A Bern
hamer was tried for assanlting his wards. the
Miller children. Several witnesses were exam
ined and it will require half day vat to COM
plete the case. Beruhamer created sensation
by giving vent to tears. as he told how affection
ate be had been TO the children. Spectators,
however, laughed at his emotion.
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL DEFICIENCY.
The music festival committee has collected q
sufficient number of bills TO warrant the belief
that il will require assessment os so per cent
of the guarantee. The receipts were only a
little over $500, while the guarantee will
double that amount The difficulty in securing
reduced fare on the railroads had much to do
with the falling off in receipts.
DECISION IN THE WATCH CASE.
The watch case before Squire Febleman,
which has been attracting much attention.
has heen decided in favor of Charles Filler, the
dealer who sold it to John H. Connolly. the
conductor. The justice held that if the watch
did not keep good time it was because it had
been tempered with after the purchase was
made. Connolly wanted 500 on the warranty.
THE KERNELS AT THE MUSEUM.
The Museum viii be open all this week, per-
formances being given every afternoon and
evening by the Kernell company, which includes
the popular Irish comedians John and Harry
Kernell. Joe Hart. Kelly Hart and other clever
people. They will present their musical
comedy 1.-TWO Fine Ducks which has been a
success elsewhere and is said to be very funny.
After this week the Museum will be closed until
August D.
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
Mrs. Lottie Heir, of Dayton, Ohio who came
here several days ago witness in the Kate
Rodgers petit larceny case. took morphine with
suicidal intent at the residence of her mother,
Mrs. Bechlet. at No. 81 South Liberty street
with whom she is stopping. She had quarrel
with her mother which led TO the act. Her re-
covery is very doubtful. She formerly lived in
this city with her husband, who is now in Day
ton, Ohio.
THE CoLoRED CAMPAIGNING.
The camp-meeting of colored Methodists
which opened at Bruce grove, on College avenue.
Friday night, is being attended by large num-
bers Of colored people. and the services are
arouslng much interest. This afternoon .ar 3
o'clock. Rev. DR. Mcconnell pastor of Roberts
this evening the services will be conducted by
Rev. j. w. GaZaway. Rev. B. w. Arnett, of
Ohio. who is attending the meeting, Will preach
at Roberts Park Church this evening.
AN UNINTEREsTING MATCH.
The sparring matches at the old Zoo theater
last night did not draw more than seventy-fve
people, and the majority of those wished they
had their money back before the performance
was over. There were several two-round match
es between local colored boxers. that furnished
some amusement. Kilrain aand Madden gave
exercised themselves very little and without
making any noticeable points.